Institutions of higher education are facing increased pressure to do more with less while continuing to provide a high-quality education. Faculty are asked to teach more and do more with decreased resources and without additional compensation. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on institutions of higher education resulting in…

Over the last several decades we have seen a fundamental transformation of higher education. Fifty years ago, 75% of faculty were in highly paid and secure tenure-track jobs, but today 75% are in non-tenure-track, or contingent positions. University administrators argue that this shift, and the low wages that accompany these positions, are…

A process of equalization of salaries has taken place in the State of North Dakota for higher education during the 1977-78 school year. The State of North Dakota supports eight institutions of higher education: two universities, four state colleges, and two two-year institutions. The equalization process as it effected the decision making at the…

A study of 219 faculty at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga investigated highest degree held, discipline, experience at the university, academic rank, tenure status, administrative positions held, contract length, and gender in relation to salary and other compensation. Results suggest that gender-based discrimination continues and…

A study was done of salary determinants for academic librarians in light of the increasing trend to include academic and librarian faculty in joint bargaining units for compensation. The study analyzed position, gender, faculty status, rank, tenure, experience, and academic preparation as salary determinants for 469 librarians at 25 state colleges…

This report was prepared by the staff of the Coordinating Council for Higher Education in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43, which directed the Council to "... study the current rules of tenure in the University of California, the California State Colleges, and the public junior colleges; compare such rules of tenure in public…

The 1974-75 University of Maryland faculty handbook provides information on the university and its structure including programs of study, research facilities, campus governance, and undergraduate and graduate academic structure. Faculty policies and procedures are detailed including appointments, promotions, salaries, leave policy, benefits, and…

The status of women was examined by a committee of men and women for an academic year, with consideration given to studies from other major universities and informed witness testimony. Discriminatory practices and means of complying with anti-discriminatory legislation are discussed. Recommendations are offered on: the role of women who can serve…

Intended to assist both with the general preparation of personnel matters and the necessary documents for placing appointees on the official payroll of Southern Illinois University, the 1973 faculty handbook includes: (1) budget authority and responsibility; (2) faculty and administrative staff; (3) promotions; (4) salaries; (5) tenure; and (6)…

The current faculty handbook for the University of South Carolina contains information regarding the administrative organization; the faculty organization; regulations and policies regarding personnel including affirmative action, appointments, tenure, leaves, academic freedom, classroom procedures, and normal work schedule and responsibility;…

The North Texas State University faculty handbook details the university governance within the state higher education system; faculty and university policies including appointments, employment conditions, evaluation and promotions, salaries and benefits, and available services. The relationship between the faculty and students is also outlined.…

The University of Alabama in Birmingham's 1975 faculty handbook outlines the university's organization, governance, and purpose. Details of personnel policies regarding appointment, promotion, tenure, resignation, termination and grievance procedures are provided as is information of faculty roles and responsibilities, salaries, fringe benefits,…

Western Illinois University is part of the state higher education system and as such is governed by the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities. The 1974 edition of the faculty handbook outlines the university's organization and administration within the state system and individually. Additionally, the handbook provides special…

Procedures and regulations providing for the efficient operation of the University of Wisconsin - Stout are outlined in the 1975 edition of the faculty and academic staff handbook. Areas that are detailed include the administration of the university; faculty welfare including appointments, promotions, equal opportunity and affirmative action,…

Data on faculty members in the state's 17 public institutions are contained in the report. Tables include information (for institutions collective and individually) on academic rank, highest earned academic degree, years of experience at present institution and in higher education in general, age, sex, average annual salary, and tenure. Faculty of…